EP20K200FC484-1XV - APEX 20K FPGA 200K Gates 484-FBGA | Altera
MPN: EP20K200FC484-1XV ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26.12 | $26.12 |
| 10 | $24.5 | $245.00 |
| 100 | $22.8 | $2,280.00 |
| 250 | $21.4 | $5,350.00 |
| 500 | $19.95 | $9,975.00 |
EP20K200FC484-1XV Overview
A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be electrically configured by the designer after manufacturing to implement arbitrary digital logic. APEX 20K sits in the hierarchy: FPGA -> programmable logic device (PLD) -> logic IC -> integrated circuit (IC). FPGAs fill the role between fixed-function ASICs and software-defined microcontrollers, providing hardware-level parallelism and reconfigurability for prototyping, glue logic, signal processing and pre-silicon verification.
Key specifications include 8,320 logic elements, 106,496 bits of embedded system RAM distributed across 4 ESBs (Embedded System Blocks), 382 maximum user I/O pins, and 4 phase-locked loops (PLLs) for clock management. The device uses the APEX 20K multi-level architecture that combines look-up table (LUT)-based logic elements with high-density memory, and supports configuration via the Altera (now Intel) Quartus II design tool chain, with legacy Max+Plus II support still used in long-life programs.
Typical applications include telecommunications infrastructure (SONET/SDH framer glue, ATM switching, DSLAM line cards), high-speed data acquisition front-ends, custom DSP co-processing pipelines, and military/aerospace systems where the APEX 20K family has a deep installed base. Long-life defense and industrial automation programs continue to specify APEX 20K because of mature firmware and verified reference designs.
When designing with this FPGA, ensure 1.8 V core decoupling and 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O bank supplies are properly decoupled near the 484-FBGA balls. Confirm PCB escape routing for the 1.27 mm pitch BGA and respect JTAG programming pin assignments. For new designs, Intel recommends the Cyclone or Stratix families, but for cost-down or lifetime-extension of legacy APEX 20K boards the -1XV speed grade remains the mainstream choice.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle observations, drop-in alternative variants within the APEX 20K family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. Information is current as of 2026-09-07.
Drop-in alternatives for EP20K200FC484-1XV — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EP20K200FC484-1XV (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Speed Grade, Operating Temperature, Package, Process Technology, Series.
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EP20K200FC484-1N
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View Datasheet →EP20K200FC484-1XV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | APEX 20K |
| Series | APEX-20K® |
| Device Type | Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
| Maximum System Gates | 200,000 (typical) |
| Maximum Logic Elements | 8,320 |
| Maximum User I/O Pins | 382 |
| Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) | 4 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 |
| Maximum Internal Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Core Voltage (VCCINT) | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
| Process Technology | 0.22 µm CMOS |
| Speed Grade | -1 (with XV extended/reprocurement suffix) |
| Package | 484-FBGA (FC484), 23 mm x 23 mm, 1.27 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial / military (per variant) |
EP20K200FC484-1XV 484-fbga (fc484), 23 mm x 23 mm, 1.27 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EP20K200FC484-1XV (484-fbga (fc484), 23 mm x 23 mm, 1.27 mm pitch package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EP20K200FC484-1XV.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EP20K200FC484-1XV is suitable for 6 applications: Telecommunications Line Card, Industrial Motor Control and Drive Glue, Military and Aerospace Avionics, High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End, Custom DSP Co-Processor, Networking Switch Fabric Glue.
Telecommunications Line Card
The EP20K200FC484-1XV fits telecom line cards because 8,320 logic elements, 4 ESBs and 106 kbits of embedded RAM are sufficient for SONET/SDH framer glue, ATM cell delineation and backplane bus interfaces. Its 1.8 V core supply and 484-FBGA footprint are compatible with legacy CompactPCI and ATCA line-card layouts already designed around the APEX 20K family. Compared with a software-only approach the FPGA provides deterministic latency and hardware-rate aggregation needed for sustained OC-3/OC-12 traffic; the trade-off is that new designs should migrate to Cyclone IV/V for long-term supply.
Recommended
Industrial Motor Control and Drive Glue
The EP20K200FC484-1XV works well in industrial drives where 382 user I/Os allow direct fan-out to PWM generators, encoder feedback, fault inputs and isolated gate-drive signals. The 250 MHz internal frequency supports vector-control maths at switching frequencies up to ~50 kHz without external co-processors, and the APEX 20K LUT-and-ESB mix gives predictable interrupt latency for safety functions. Compared with a microcontroller-only architecture the FPGA removes interrupt contention in the PWM loop; the trade-off is that design teams familiar with APEX tooling must maintain Quartus II builds.
Recommended
Military and Aerospace Avionics
The EP20K200FC484-1XV is widely deployed in legacy military and avionics systems because the APEX 20K family has a deep installed base with verified DO-254 reference designs. The 484-FBGA package supports a wide operating-temperature window and the -1XV suffix is recognized by procurement teams as a screened long-life variant. Compared with a modern Cyclone IV the EP20K200FC484-1XV is preferred for retrofit programs that already have -XV part numbers qualified at the system level; the trade-off is that new avionics platforms should adopt more recent Altera/Intel families for lifecycle reasons.
Recommended
High-Speed Data Acquisition Front-End
The EP20K200FC484-1XV suits data acquisition front-ends that need to buffer ADC samples and pre-process them in hardware before forwarding to a host DSP or CPU. With 4 ESBs (106 kbits of dual-port RAM) the FPGA can implement FIFO buffers between ADC channels and a high-speed serial link, while 8,320 LEs host FIR filters, decimation stages and trigger logic. Compared with discrete FIFO chips the APEX 20K gives flexible word widths and lets engineers re‑target the same hardware for different ADC families; the trade-off is BGA fan-out complexity on the PCB.
Recommended
Custom DSP Co-Processor
The EP20K200FC484-1XV is well-suited as a co-processor for DSP pipelines because the LUT-and-ESB architecture can map wide multiplier trees and FFT butterflies efficiently while the 1.8 V core keeps dynamic power manageable. Designers typically pair the FPGA with a host DSP or power-architecture CPU and use the 382 I/Os to expose parallel data buses plus a high-speed LVDS link. Compared with an ASIC the APEX 20K delivers NRE-free development and in-field reconfiguration; the trade-off is that the 200K-gate density caps the algorithm complexity and forces designers to time-multiplex large FFTs.
Recommended
Networking Switch Fabric Glue
The EP20K200FC484-1XV is frequently deployed as glue logic inside enterprise and carrier-grade Ethernet switches, where it bridges line-card PHYs to a network processor or ASIC fabric. With 382 I/Os the device can drive wide Utopia/SPI-4 buses and route per-port status LEDs, while the embedded RAM simplifies buffer descriptor handling at gigabit rates. Compared with discrete CPLD-only designs the APEX 20K integrates both glue logic and small state machines in one device; the trade-off is that 10G+ fabrics now require larger Intel Cyclone/Stratix parts.
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Engineering reference data for EP20K200FC484-1XV — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EP20K200FC484-1N | EP20K200FC484-1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Altera (Intel) | Altera (Intel) - same brand | Altera (Intel) - same brand |
| Package | 484-FBGA (FC484) 23x23 mm | 484-FBGA (FC484) - same | 484-FBGA (FC484) - same |
| Family | APEX 20K | APEX 20K | APEX 20K |
| Maximum System Gates | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Logic Elements | 8,320 | 8,320 | 8,320 |
| Embedded System Blocks | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total RAM Bits | 106,496 | 106,496 | 106,496 |
| Maximum User I/O | 382 | 382 | 382 |
| Speed Grade | -1 (XV procurement suffix) | -1 (lead-free) | -1 (standard) |
| Core Voltage | 1.71 V to 1.89 V | 1.71 V to 1.89 V | 1.71 V to 1.89 V |
Key Differentiators
- Procurement-grade -XV variant of the APEX 20K 200K silicon (vs EP20K200FC484-1N)
- Same architecture and tool chain as the broader APEX 20K family (vs EP20K200EFC484-2X)
- Long-life inventory support via Rochester Electronics (vs Generic FPGA competitors)
Design Notes
Estimated: at VCCINT = 1.8 V and a typical 50% toggle rate, an 8,320-LE APEX 20K device consumes about 1.5 W to 2.5 W of core power in the 484-FBGA. With a thermal resistance theta_JA of approximately 19 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC board, junction temperature rise is roughly 30 C to 50 C above ambient. For closed-enclosure designs at 70 C ambient, additional copper pours and thermal vias under the BGA are recommended.
The 484-FBGA uses a 1.27 mm ball pitch on a 23 mm x 23 mm body; escape routing requires 0.2 mm microvias or 4 mil trace-and-space through the top two layers. Use a continuous GND reference plane under the device to control return paths for the high-speed LVDS pairs, and follow the Altera APEX 20K pin-planner for decoupling-cap assignment per bank. JTAG pins TMS, TCK, TDI and TDO must be brought out to a header for in-system programming.
Do not confuse the EP20K200FC484-1XV with the EP20K200EFC484-2X; the latter is the APEX 20KE (enhanced) family with different embedded memory layout and Quartus compile flows. Mixing the two part numbers in the same BOM causes bitstream mismatch and configuration failures. Also verify the -XV suffix on your procurement documents - the XV tail indicates a specific screening and may not be electrically distinct from the standard -1, but the procurement audit trail must match the system design record.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH status of the EP20K200FC484-1XV is not directly stated in the verified web data; the -1N variant in the same family is documented as lead-free by Altera. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for FPGAs of this class. Confirm compliance against the specific date code and lot at order acceptance.
